intersexual

• 指生物同时具有雌雄两性特征或性征的；在人类语境中，指性解剖、性腺或染色体不完全符合典型男性或女性二元划分的人。该词作为形容人的用语已过时，现多用“间性”或“双性”等说法。

An outdated term formerly used to describe individuals with biological sex characteristics that do not fit typical binary definitions of male or female; now replaced by the term 'intersex'.

1. Relating to interaction between sexesC1formalscientific

   Existing or occurring between the sexes, often used in biological or sociological contexts to describe phenomena that involve both males and females.

   两性间的

   • Intersexual communication in animals can involve complex displays.
   • The study examines intersexual selection in the evolution of mating behaviors.
   • Intersexual dynamics in the workplace are influenced by cultural norms.
   • Researchers observed intersexual competition during the breeding season.

   反义词unisexual

2. Intermediate sexual characteristicsC1formalmedical

   Having physical or genetic traits that are not exclusively male or female, typically referring to individuals with variations in sex development.

   间性特征

   • The patient has intersexual features, including ambiguous genitalia at birth.
   • Intersexual conditions arise from differences in chromosomes or hormones.
   • Medical support for intersexual individuals focuses on personalized care.
   • Awareness of intersexual variations has increased in recent years.

   同义词intersex